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He killed the 39-year-old with a firearm the police in Redditch on Christmas Eve.
Officers were called to an address in Fownhope Close at around 2pm following reports of a man in possession of a knife and “significant concern was raised” for his safety.
A police negotiator was called in and officers tried to resolve the situation by talking to the man for several hours, West Mercia Police he said.
However, their efforts failed and, around 19:40, the man was shot dead by armed police.
The 39-year-old, who was the only person at the address at the time, was pronounced dead shortly after 8 p.m.
Police said they were called to the address “after significant concerns were raised for the safety of a man wielding a knife”.
They added: “A police negotiator responded and tried to resolve the situation by hanging out with the man for several hours, but around 7:40 p.m. armed police shot the 39-year-old man.
“Despite all efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after 8 p.m. No one else was at the address at the time.”
West Mercia Police have now referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is standard procedure following a police shooting.
Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone affected at this difficult time.
“We do not underestimate the shock and concern this may cause in the local community and I want to reassure residents that we are following all appropriate procedures, including making an immediate referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is required and right.
“We will support their investigation, which will include providing any information we have, including body camera footage.”